Deadly Desire In Midnight City

Chapter 6 Hide And Don't Seek

When the words slip from my mouth, I feel her calm down. She still shakes beneath me however, terrified from what could have been. Her life is in my hands. If I had chosen to turn her in, who knows what could have happened to her. But I refuse to do such a thing.

She looks up at me with her piercing, blue eyes. They're now red and puffy from crying, and I see her lip trembling as she tries to catch her breath. Her chest rises and falls at a slow pace. It's amazing how she can still look beautiful in a state of distress.

"I won't ever hurt you.." I whisper to her while caressing her face.

She stills, examining my features. I would give anything in the world to know what she's thinking about right now. I'm not sure how I would feel if I were in her position.

I look at her face and then down at her body. That's when I notice her dress has been lifted reaching her hips, almost revealing her sex. My cheeks burn and turn a bright red before I look away. I feel lust and remorse wash over my body. I don't understand how she has such control over me. I feel like a damned teenage boy, unable to control my hormones because of a beautiful woman.

But when I look towards her, I notice she's staring at me as well. It takes me a while before I realize I am without a shirt, and that's what she's taking notice of.

I instantly get off her.

She crawls backwards until her back bumps into the wall. I feel her eyeing me, trying to catch her breath.

I'm not sure what to do now, I don't even know if she trusts me.

"What are you going to do with me..?" She says in a hushed voice.

I look at her with a scowl. Has she not noticed that I'm not like others? What must I do to prove to her that I won't ever do a single thing to bring damage upon her? Hurting Allison would be my worst nightmare. But then I soften my face, remembering she's in a state of fright. I must bring solace to her.

"You can stay here with me. I'll find a way to get your owner to forget you even exist. Once I get that done, you're free to go as you please." I say, knowing I'm holding back and lying through my teeth.

I would never want Allison to leave my side. Something about her presence makes me feel like this City isn't so horrid. But how could I ever say such a thing? At least my plan will spare a bit of time with her. It's all I could ever wish for.

"You're crazy.. How do you expect to do that? John will never let me go. No matter what you do."

I feel my fists tightening up.

So his name is John. Figures.

I bite the inside of my cheek to control my temper. When I find my calm, I manage to respond.

"I'll find a way to get him off your back. Trust me."

She makes a face at this then looks away mad, broken even.

"You don't understand. John won't let me go," She starts explaining, her voice sounding as if she may cry any second.

"It's like.. He has this sick obsession with me. I'm his little toy that he likes to feel up on. And when he gets angry at his wife or kid, or even if he's just stressed out from work, I'm his damned punching bag." She finishes with a tear sliding down her cheek.

I feel a punch to my stomach. At the same time, I'm getting the instincts to want to kill this fucker. How could anyone be so damned cruel to such a beautiful creature? Or to any woman, no matter what. It's just wrong. Not to mention the emotional damage he's doing to his family.